Apprentice School Business Manager High Lawn Primary

  • Company: High Lawn Primary
  • Location: Bolton, BL1 7EX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,263.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000043989
  • Application Deadline Date: 04/09/2026
  • Start Date: 15/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Wednesday - Friday, Term Time only. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

The Governing Board of High Lawn Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards developing key skills in school business management.

Future Prospects


  • This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career within school business management

  • An assessment will be undertaken on achievement of all elements to determine if the postholder is able to undertake the full remit of the School Business Manager (Grade G)

  • If successful the postholder will transfer to the School Business Manager post following completion of the Apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

You will support and learn from an experienced School Business Manager, contributing to the delivery of administrative, financial and organisational services across the school.


Key responsibilities include:



  • Supporting the organisation and development of school systems and procedures

  • Assisting with administrative tasks, data management and report preparation

  • Learning how financial systems operate, including budgeting and procurement

  • Supporting facilities, contracts and resource management
    Assisting with compliance areas such as Health & Safety, GDPR and statutory requirements

  • Contributing to effective communication with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies

Ready to start your adventure?